A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World: The Strategic Importance of Keystone XL

Click here to access article by Michael T. Klare from The Indypendent.

 ...the decision he [Obama] makes could prove far more important than anyone imagines.  It could determine the fate of the Canadian tar-sands industry and, with it, the future well-being of the planet.  If that sounds overly dramatic, let me explain.

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A presidential stamp of approval on the building of Keystone XL will save the tar-sands industry, ensuring them enough return to justify their massive investments. It would also undoubtedly prompt additional investments in tar-sands projects and further production increases....

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